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AD53 RPY

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,943 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,219 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fan belt noise

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,516 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AD53 RPY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 RPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 RPY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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